Notice from the city of Hendersonville:
On Sunday, August 2, 2020, at approximately 1:49 pm, a Hendersonville Police Department canine was involved in an incident on Majestic Trace in Henderson County. The officer, Sergeant Robert Cantwell, was off duty when the canine got away and ran to a neighbor’s property. The canine, Sunny, bit and injured a 68-year-old victim.
“We deeply regret this happened and we take full responsibility for the incident,” said Hendersonville Police Chief Herbert Blake. “We are cooperating with the victim and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office who is investigating the incident. Because of this incident, we will reevaluate our K9 program and policies to try and make sure an event like this never happens again.”
The handler secured K9 Sunny and immediately rendered first aid to the victim prior to first responders’ arrival. The victim was transported to Advent Health for his injuries. The canine is currently being quarantined at the Henderson County Animal Shelter.
“The canine has been removed from police duties and will not return to work at the Hendersonville Police Department,” said Police Chief Herbert Blake.
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